Alcohol
Alcohol can affect your health in many different ways. Find out more about the health risks, safe drinking levels and how to stick to the recommended limits here.
Health risks of drinking alcohol
Alcohol-related cirrhosis
Sensible drinking
From the blog
What does it feel like to give up alcohol?
Here’s one account of going alcohol-free for 100 days.
Cutting back
These top ten tips from a Bupa expert could help you on your path to drinking less.
Dry January
If you’re thinking of giving up drinking for a while after Christmas, these expert tips could help.
Mocktails to tickle your taste buds
Mixing up a mocktail is a fun way to enjoy a special drink without the alcohol.
How to survive a night out and stay sober
Top tips if you want to go out, have fun, and don’t want to drink alcohol.
Hangover cure myths
We’ve picked out some of the most common hangover myths you should be avoiding.
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